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Sheriff's Office implementing new method for collecting fines

The Saline County Sheriff's Office announced in July that they would begin suspending drivers' licenses and issuing arrest warrants for individuals who are behind on their fine.

The procedure began on July 26 after a 30-day notification period according to Lt. Scott Courtney, Saline County Sheriff's Office spokesperson, and affects people who have not complied with their monthly payment arrangements.

Sheriff Cleve Barfield said, "There are a large number of offenders that have made very few payments on court-ordered judgments."

He added, "The collection of these judgments is required by state law."
People who are behind on their payments must bring their accounts current and continue to make regularly monthly payments to avoid these actions, Courtney said.

According to Courtney, the following people are currently behind on payments: